Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Efigenia Virginia Martinez
Jun 20, 2017
Efigenia “Virginia” Martinez, age 73, has passed away on June 20, 2017. She was born in Coyote, NM to parents Olympia and Juan. She married Louie Martinez on February 8, 1963 in Monticello, Utah. She is preceded in death by her Grandparents Melicendo, Efigenia and Cedilia Lovato, Father Juan Martinez, Son Darrell Martinez, Daughter Darcey Martinez, and Step Daughter Lisa...
Tyler Eric Bone
Jun 19, 2017
TYLER ERIC (T-BONE) BONE Tyler Eric (T-Bone) Bone, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his Los Alamos home. He was born November 4, 1968 in Santa Fe, the son of Gerald and Candiace Bone. His father has preceded him in death. He leaves behind his mother, Candiace Bone; his fiancée, Michelle Schaedel; Uncle, Mr. and Mrs....
Betty R. L'Heureux
Jun 19, 2017
There will be a Rosary held on Monday, June 26, 2017, at 7:00pm at the Kiva Chapel of Light (Rivera Family Funeral Home). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 9:00am at St. John's Baptist Catholic Church, followed by a Burial at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15am.
Joe U. Salazar
Jun 18, 2017
Former resident of Embudo, New Mexico, Joe Salazar, 92, died June 18th, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. New Mexico. Services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017, with a Rosary at 10:00 am at St. Francis Cathedral, and a Mass to follow at 11:00am. The Burial will be at 12:45pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Joe...
Adonilia Rael
Jun 18, 2017
Adonilia Rael, 90, of Questa passed away on June 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eloy E. Rael, son, Roger Rael and infant daughter, Lori Rael, grandson, Juan Trujillo, great grandsons, Jonathan Montoya and Paul Emilio Trujillo Jr. She is survived by her children, Viola Trujillo (Fernie), Irene Montoya (Jake), Evaristo Rael (Barbara), Beatrice Anglada (Harold),...
David Curtis
Jun 18, 2017
AVID BALLANTYNE CURTIS David Ballantyne Curtis, 77, passed away on Father's Day, June 18, 2017 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He will forever live in the hearts of his beloved wife of fifty years, Susan Curtis; his two daughters Nicole Ammerman and Kristen Krell; son-in-law Mike Ammerman; and his four precious grandchildren Dylan and Tyler Krell, and Haley and Logan...
Dennis Luna
Jun 18, 2017
Dennis Luna, age 82, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on June 18, 2017, due to a lengthy illness. He was born on February 1, 1935 in Santa Fe, NM to Helen and Eddie Luna. He married his wife, Carmen on November 8, 1958. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Luna, mother, Helen Luna, sister...
Ernesto (Neti) Ramos
Jun 16, 2017
Ernesto Ramos, 78, “Neti” of Santa Fe, NM passed away Friday June 16, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Ernesto was born in La Isla, Texas on November 11, 1938 and was a resident of Santa Fe for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Dionicio and Juana Ramos, sister Sebastiana Cordero and his eldest son Ernest...
Josephine Kuziynski
Jun 16, 2017
Josephine Marie Kuzynski, nee Pampinella, passed away on June 16, 2017. She was well taken care of, and looked after, by her daughter Linda Prince. She was a resident of Sierra Vista where she received kind and comforting attention in her struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. She also received good care from Kingston Memory Care, making friends with her quick...
Alfonso Andres Martinez
Jun 15, 2017
Alfonso Andres Martinez, age 87 passed away peacefully in Grants, NM on June 15, 2017. He was surrounded by family and friends. Alfonso was born August 23, 1929 in Mora, NM to Don Benjamin and Maclovia Martinez. He was the third of twelve children. Preceding him in death are his two older siblings, George and Margaret. Also preceding him is...
Stephen Walker
Jun 14, 2017
Stephen Roy Walker, 70, passed away June 14, 2017 from an accident at his home in Questa, NM. Born in Los Angeles May 1, 1947 as the only child of Fred and Mary Austin Walker, Stephen enjoyed being around Hollywood artists, actors and industry professionals. He served 2 years in the US Army, then volunteered for several years as a...
Jennie Socorro Maés
Jun 13, 2017
Jennie Socorro Maés, passed away on June 13, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Santa Fe, NM to Aurelia Romero and Manuel Bermudez. Socorro grew up in the Agua Fria village area. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the College of Santa Fe and her Master’s degree at UNM for Bilingual Education. She met...
Ernest J. Baca Jr.
Jun 13, 2017
Obituary for Ernest J. Baca Jr. (83) Dr. Ernest J. Baca Jr. was born on May 27, 1934 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Ernesto and Delphine Baca. Ernest passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his home in Edinburg, Texas at the age of 83. He was a resident of Edinburg for 40 years, was a long-time...
Raul Esparza
Jun 12, 2017
Raul Esparza, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Santa Fe, NM. on Monday, June 12, 2017. Born in Juarez, Mexico on September 22, 1936 to his mother Hortencia Esparza and father Jose Cruz Esparza. He married Isela Esparza on February, 8 1959. He is preceded in death by his Wife Isela, Parents, Son Sergio Esparza, Granddaughter Natalie...
Bruce Squires
Jun 11, 2017
Bruce Victor Squires, 59, of Santa Fe, NM, died peacefully at his home in Santa Fe on Sunday morning June 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer with his dearest friends of 30 years, Jana Janssen and Tracey Wilson holding his hands at his side. He was a visionary, mentor, leader, and friend to each one of us. His...
John Wheeler
Jun 11, 2017
John Wheeler, surrounded by loving family, passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was in the U.S. Airforce from 1946-1949. In 1953 he graduated from Texas A&M as a geological and petroleum engineer. He worked for Aramco Oil Company, Berridge Texaco Distributing, and New Mexico D.O.T. He’s preceded in death by Dolores Fischer Wheeler and grandson Clifford Wheeler. John...
Rafaela Muniz
Jun 11, 2017
Rafaela T. Muniz, 92, of Taos, passed away on June 11, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Moses Muniz, many siblings and other relatives. She is survived by her Godson, Joseph Abeyta, niece, Margie Abeyta (Emilio), many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 1 PM at...
Corina J. Romero
Jun 10, 2017
Corina Romero, beloved mother was called home to be with our Lord on June 10, 2017. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Born on May 6, 1936 in Wagon Mound N.M. to Rosendo and Flora Martinez. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Blas Romero Sr., daughter Eileen Martinez, grandsons Walter Montoya and Donicio Hernandez, brothers Roman and;...
